Evidence
Thanks Nick Matthews!
Here are a few great files from Nick Matthews. eSeals 1AC 1.0 Hydrogen 1AC Free Trade Disad US Dollar Hegemony Disad T Violations Sample Heidegger Sample One thing that is interesting is that Nick sets up his case very differently than I usually teach. The way I interpret his case is: in the eSeals case [...]
Thanks David Saulet!
Here are four great files that David from ECC sent in to post on the site! Sprawl DA OPEC DA Solar Panels neg Inherency Fiber Optics One of my favorite parts of NFA-LD is coming up with new disadvantages to run in debate rounds. Just like the affirmative debater gets the advantage by knowing their [...]
Thanks Mat Swanson!
Here are a bunch of back files from Mat Swanson of CSU-LA. Hope this helps see why he was so successful this year =) Definitely check out the files marked frontline. These are files that contain both strategy and evidence specific to an affirmative case. These are key to winning as the negative since you’ve [...]
Example files?
Hey everyone, I think one of the best ways this site can help new students and coaches participate in NFA-LD is to see example evidence from previous seasons. I know I was a bit light on posting files this year because I want to encourage competitors to do their own research and not rely on [...]
Case Idea?
Have your case adopted by the federal government already? Looking for a new winning affirmative after your 1AC went 0-2 last weekend? Here is an interesting idea that I read about today on the New York Times – roundabouts. It’s pretty clearly topical – I’m not sure how much more reforming of roads you could [...]
Freight Mobility Case
Here is another case idea that I’ve come across – a case surrounding freight mobility. While the article is rather light on specifics I imagine if you did a little bit of research you’d be able to find some policy recommendations. Panelists discussed the need for a national freight vision as critical to the future [...]
Case Idea? Require broadband…
Not sure if this would be topical or not but it sounds really interesting – require any new construction to install broadband telecommunications cables. My initial thought is that this is a perfect example of reforming the infrastructure. Currently, highways are not required to have broadband – this reform will require them which will greatly [...]
Writing a Disadvantage
So on this year’s topic you should have a wide range of generic positions to run against almost any case. Because the affirmative could, realistically, run a new plan every single round, it’s going to be very common for you to debate against cases you have little to no evidence against. In that instance you [...]
Climate Change case?
Looking for something new to run in the Spring? Here is a new report linking climate change and transportation. Might be a fun way to integrate the global warming debate into your rounds. It even has a great states counterplan answer right in the executive summary! Climate must be taken into account Because transportation infrastructure [...]
You’re good through December
It looks like the USFG is kicking the can again to deal with transportation policy: The House of Representatives voted by a 335-85 margin on legislation to extend federal surface transportation programs for three months through December 31. The legislation has been sent to the Senate … While this extension may be able to keep [...]
National Journal – Experts Blog
Came across this interesting blog that asks a transportation related question and then invites various experts to answer the question. Each expert often links to really great sources to get further research. Want to run a case about transportation security? Here are 13 articles from experts in the field with recommendations. (Make sure to click [...]
Public Transit & Light Rail Neg
Here is an article I found that has some great neg cards against a public transit case or light rail. It is a bit dated (2003) with one particularly damaging quotation regarding public transit: The “race” between the automobile and public transit is over. The auto has won. Nothing short of an economic debacle that [...]
